{"title":"Bluefaced Leicester Wool","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll of our undyed yarns containing Bluefaced Leicester Wool. Our \u003cstrong\u003eBluefaced Leicester Wool\u003c\/strong\u003e is British. It comes from small farms across the UK but particularly in Wales, and is purchased through the British Wool Marketing Board. The fibres are then scoured and superwash treated in the UK to the highest possible environmental standards. Our Bluefaced Leicester fibre has a micron count of 26.5.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bfl-silk-lace","title":"49021 BFL Silk Lace","description":"\u003cp\u003eBluefaced Leicester wool and silk is a classic pairing. This yarn takes the dye really well. It is plump enough so that speckles show up and has a glorious shine. BFL Silk Lace works really well for glazing and layering techniques and colours appear strong and pearlescent. The combination of excellent yardage, and the way that the knitted fabric has some substance, makes this a fantastic lightweight garment yarn as well as being brilliant for lace shawls. It is one of our favourites. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"10 x 100g SKEINS","offer_id":56779267113342,"sku":"49021","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/files\/49021_undyed.jpg?v=1767702148"},{"product_id":"bfl-decadence-lace","title":"49026 BFL Decadence Lace","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe adore the classic combination of Bluefaced Leicester wool and silk! This is a wonderful, soft and yet robust yarn. It takes the dye incredibly well, speckles well, and has a glorious shine. It knits brilliantly for lace as it has great stitch definition. It also works well for embroidery on knits, and for that reason we also have it available in 3g embroidery skeins. BFL Decadence Lace makes pretty, lightweight garments and shawls. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease see our notes on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/s0rycm-0p.myshopify.com\/pages\/dyeing-silk\" title=\"Dyeing Silk\"\u003edyeing silk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"10 x 100g SKEINS","offer_id":56779276616062,"sku":"49026","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"85 x 3g EMBROIDERY SKEINS","offer_id":56779276648830,"sku":"49026E","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/files\/49026_undyed.jpg?v=1767702455"},{"product_id":"decadence-lace-600","title":"49031 Decadence Lace 600","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe pairing of Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) with silk is second to none. BFL has sheen and long staple length, making it a natural partner to silk. This yarn is a little thicker than our standard lace yarns, which makes it great for beginner lace knitters. It sucks up the dye, and speckles really well with vibrant colours. Perfect for garments and shawls – it has a beautiful, bouncy texture, and keeps its shape well especially when knitted in lace stitches. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease see our notes on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/s0rycm-0p.myshopify.com\/pages\/dyeing-silk\" title=\"Dyeing Silk\"\u003edyeing silk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"10 x 100g SKEINS","offer_id":56779337859454,"sku":"49031","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/files\/49031_undyed.jpg?v=1767703371"},{"product_id":"bfl-lace","title":"49044 BFL Lace","description":"\u003cp\u003eBluefaced Leicester wool is an incredible fibre with a long staple length and high lustre. This makes a beautiful, woolly lace yarn. It sucks up dye, the colours appear bright and clear, and speckles work well on this base. The yarn is quite highly twisted and creates a plump fabric. Lace stitches almost stand out, and create a 3D effect. Stocking stitch is snuggly, and this would make delightful lightweight garments and scarves with some warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"10 x 100g SKEINS","offer_id":56803594305918,"sku":"49044","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/files\/49044_undyed.jpg?v=1768219163"},{"product_id":"bfl-4ply","title":"49103P BFL 4ply","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you love Bluefaced Leicester, this is a great core yarn to have in your range. This is a lovely, strong, robust yarn with a gentle, toothy texture. Our Bluefaced Leicester fibre takes the dye really well. It is suitable for all dyeing styles, including speckles. The yarn makes a nice lightweight fabric, with an even stitch definition. This would also be suitable for socks if knitted on a tight gauge (2.25mm needles).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"10 x 100g SKEINS","offer_id":56803874636158,"sku":"49103P","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 x 150g SKEINS","offer_id":56803874668926,"sku":"49103PA","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 x 50g SKEINS","offer_id":56803874701694,"sku":"49103PB","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 x 20g MINIS","offer_id":56803874734462,"sku":"49103PM","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/files\/49103P_undyed.jpg?v=1768225325"},{"product_id":"bfl-platinum-sock","title":"49104P BFL Platinum Sock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is probably our strongest sock yarn. Bluefaced Leicester is a really robust fibre with a long staple length. This yarn has a toothy texture and makes great socks. We’ve heard of customers wearing their socks for years! The yarn takes the dye very well, and speckles brilliantly. For a super-tight gauge, knit on 2.25mm needles, and for a slightly lighter fabric, use 2.5mm needles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"10 x 100g SKEINS","offer_id":56803896066430,"sku":"49104P","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 x 50g SKEINS","offer_id":56803896099198,"sku":"49104PA","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 x 20g MINIS","offer_id":56803896131966,"sku":"49104PM","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 x 10g MICROS","offer_id":56803896164734,"sku":"49104PMI","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/files\/49104P_undyed.jpg?v=1768225638"},{"product_id":"bfl-ht-4ply","title":"49115 BFL HT 4ply","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 2ply, high-twist yarn is soft, bouncy in texture and robust. The yarn takes the dye really well. Colours appear slightly more muted than on Merino, but bright colours can be achieved and speckles work on this yarn. It is suitable for all dyeing styles. Although this yarn does not contain nylon, it would be suitable for socks if knitted on a tight gauge (2.25mm needles), since BFL has a long staple length and the high-twist construction adds strength.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"10 x 100g SKEINS","offer_id":56804004561278,"sku":"49115","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 x 50g SKEINS","offer_id":56804004594046,"sku":"49115A","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/files\/49115_undyed.jpg?v=1768227830"},{"product_id":"bfl-boo-4ply","title":"49131 BFL Boo 4ply","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderful blend of Bluefaced Leicester and bamboo, this yarn has a slightly more robust texture than our Merino-bamboo blend 49107 – Boo 4ply. Bluefaced Leicester has a longer staple length and more sheen than Merino, which along with the bamboo, adds a delicate shine. It takes the dye really well, and the fibre content means it would be strong enough for socks on a tight gauge (2.25mm needles). The resulting knitted fabric is warm and drapey – ideal for accessories and sweaters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"10 x 100g SKEINS","offer_id":56806542737790,"sku":"49131","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/files\/49131_undyed.jpg?v=1768298318"},{"product_id":"bfl-decadence-4ply","title":"49132 BFL Decadence 4ply","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe adore the classic combination of Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) wool and silk! BFL fibre has a long staple length and natural sheen which complements the shine of the silk. This yarn sucks up the dye and speckles very well. The colours appear intense and bright. The resulting knitted fabric has a gentle halo and beautiful drape. BFL Decadence 4ply is perfect for shawls, accessories and garments. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease see our notes on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/s0rycm-0p.myshopify.com\/pages\/dyeing-silk\" title=\"Dyeing Silk\"\u003edyeing silk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"10 x 100g SKEINS","offer_id":56808828567934,"sku":"49132","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 x 150g SKEINS","offer_id":56808828600702,"sku":"49132A","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 x 20g MINIS","offer_id":56808828633470,"sku":"49132M","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/files\/49132_undyed.jpg?v=1768311680"},{"product_id":"bfl-delicious-4ply","title":"49133 BFL Delicious 4ply","description":"\u003cp\u003eA long-standing favourite — this yarn is a CWC classic. The Bluefaced Leicester pairs well with the silk, and the cashmere adds softness and a gentle halo. The yarn takes the dye well and speckles are great on this base. It also works nicely for glazing techniques. The resulting fabric is warm, soft and blocks out well. It makes lovely shawls and accessories, and Jeni still has a cardigan made in this that is over 13 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"10 x 100g SKEINS","offer_id":56808905081214,"sku":"49133","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 x 20g MINIS","offer_id":56808905113982,"sku":"49133M","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/files\/49133_undyed.jpg?v=1768312280"},{"product_id":"bfl-platinum-ht-sock","title":"49142 BFL Platinum HT Sock","description":"\u003cp\u003eA slightly toothier version of Sheila’s Gold Sock, this yarn has the added benefit of Bluefaced Leicester which brings extra strength to the base. The yarn sucks up the dye and colours are bright and clear. Speckles pop and glazing techniques work well. The fabric has bouncy quality and subtle drape. Great for socks, accessories and sweaters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"10 x 100g SKEINS","offer_id":56809383788926,"sku":"49142","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 x 20g MINIS","offer_id":56809383821694,"sku":"49142M","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/files\/49142_undyed.jpg?v=1768315906"},{"product_id":"bfl-donegal-4ply","title":"49151 BFL Donegal 4ply","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) version of 49145 Donegal 4ply. It is a strong, high-twist yarn with non-dyeable Donegal neps which remain prominent. It has a warm undertone due to the neps being blended in. It takes the dye really well and knits up into a pretty fabric with super drape. Due to its long staple length, BFL adds strength, and if knitted at a tight gauge would make good socks (2.25mm needles). Please note the reason this yarn is not OEKO-TEX® certified is because of the neps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"10 x 100g SKEINS","offer_id":56830304158078,"sku":"49151","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/files\/49151_undyed.jpg?v=1768818241"},{"product_id":"singles-bfl-sock","title":"49159 Singles BFL Sock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis singles yarn is a little more robust and slightly thinner than type 49157. The toothy texture of the Bluefaced Leicester reduces the risk of pilling of the single-ply construction. It creates a light, airy fabric when knitted. The yarn takes the dye really well, and speckles are fabulous. Sometimes the yarn goes curly when it is wet and this can be remedied by drying under tension. We would not recommend using this base to make socks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"10 x 100g SKEINS","offer_id":56830395679102,"sku":"49159","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 x 20g MINIS","offer_id":56830395711870,"sku":"49159M","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/files\/49159_undyed.jpg?v=1768820715"},{"product_id":"bluefaced-sport-262","title":"49103PC Bluefaced Sport 262","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a stunning yarn which makes a light, drapey fabric with a neat stitch definition. This yarn, although superwash, behaves more like a non-superwash with less relaxation of the fibres, it holds it shape really well. The yarn takes the dye well, the colours remain bright and it also speckles well. This yarn would work nicely for sweaters and accessories on 3.25mm needles. This yarn is fantastic for weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"10 x 100g SKEINS","offer_id":56833767473534,"sku":"49103PC","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/files\/49103PC_undyed.jpg?v=1768908068"},{"product_id":"bluefaced-silky-sport","title":"49155 Bluefaced Silky Sport","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe love Bluefaced Leicester paired with silk. The silk softens the fabric and adds to the natural shine of Bluefaced Leicester. This is a gorgeous, high-twist yarn with the addition of nylon to give it strength. The yarn takes the dye super well, colours are bright and speckles work really well. All types of dyeing styles work well, but it works especially well with glazing techniques. This is suitable for accessories and sweaters and would also work well as a sock yarn on a tight gauge (2.5mm).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"10 x 100g SKEINS","offer_id":56833833664894,"sku":"49155","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 x 20g MINIS","offer_id":56833833697662,"sku":"49155M","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/files\/49155_undyed.jpg?v=1768909731"},{"product_id":"sw-bfl-dk","title":"49212 SW BFL DK","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a tightly twisted yarn with a smooth, velvety feel. It is a robust yarn, thanks to the long staple length of the BFL. The yarn sucks up the dye, colours appear bright and clear, speckles work well and it is suitable for all dye methods. The fabric is neat and stitches are even. It blocks nicely and behaves more like a non-superwash which makes it a joy for sweaters. It works brilliantly for Fair Isle too, which is why we have 20g mini skeins available as well as our standard 100g skeins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"10 x 100g SKEINS","offer_id":56834663907710,"sku":"49212","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 x 20g MINIS","offer_id":56834663940478,"sku":"49212M","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/files\/49212_undyed.jpg?v=1768914756"},{"product_id":"bfl-decadence-dk","title":"49220 BFL Decadence DK","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous yarn is enhanced by the Bluefaced Leicester fibre which adds a slight texture to the silk, compared to Merino, giving it a little more body. The yarn sucks up the dye, speckles appear prominent, and colours are bright and clear. The fabric is soft and shiny and has a nice drape. This would make lovely accessories and thick shawls. Please see our notes on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/s0rycm-0p.myshopify.com\/pages\/dyeing-silk\" title=\"Dyeing Silk\"\u003edyeing silk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"10 x 100g SKEINS","offer_id":56834785935742,"sku":"49220","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/files\/49220_undyed.jpg?v=1768918107"},{"product_id":"bfl-platinum-dk","title":"49248 BFL Platinum DK","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur Bluefaced Leicester version of 49230 Platinum DK, this has a slightly more toothy texture, but behaves in a similar way. It takes the dye really well, it speckles nicely and colours appear rich on this yarn. The fabric blocks out well and keeps it shape. This would make brilliant sweaters, accessories and cosy, thick socks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"10 x 100g SKEINS","offer_id":56854576890238,"sku":"49248","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/files\/49248_undyed.jpg?v=1769420579"},{"product_id":"bfl-delicious-dk","title":"49223 BFL Delicious DK","description":"\u003cp\u003eDespite the name, this is a worsted weight yarn – slightly thicker than a DK. This is an exquisite blend of Bluefaced Leicester, silk and cashmere. The yarn sucks up the dye, the colours are bright and clear and speckling works well on this yarn as do glazing techniques. The resulting knitted fabric is soft and velvety, with a little shine and a delicate halo. The stitch definition is neat and the fabric blocks out beautifully. Our standard skeins for this undyed yarn are 115g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"10 x 115g SKEINS","offer_id":56854729982334,"sku":"49223","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/files\/49223_undyed.jpg?v=1769426301"},{"product_id":"sw-bfl-aran","title":"49314 SW BFL Aran","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur lovely SW BFL Aran is a fab yarn with a bouncy twist. It takes the dye incredibly well, speckles superbly and colours are bright. This brilliant yarn doesn’t act quite like a superwash, but more like a non-superwash, when knitted into a fabric. It has a gentle, toothy texture and the needle size works well at a 5mm — no adjustment needed to accommodate for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chesterwool.com\/pages\/yarn-information\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Superwash stretch\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esuperwash stretch\u003c\/a\u003e. The knitted fabric has a crisp stitch definition and holds its shape beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"10 x 100g SKEINS","offer_id":56854773301630,"sku":"49314","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/files\/49314_undyed.jpg?v=1769427647"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9312\/3454\/collections\/49314_undyed_55392e7b-9d27-4f98-9115-f7a263faa68b.jpg?v=1771329696","url":"https:\/\/www.chesterwool.com\/collections\/bluefaced-leicester-wool.oembed","provider":"Chester Wool Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}